Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

Estimator / Quantity Surveyor
London, SE17 3BW
Salary up to £65,000 + Travel Allowance + 25 Days Holiday + Pension

Blaymires Recruitment is working with a specialist commercial refurbishment contractor based near Elephant & Castle, London, who is searching for an Estimator/ Quantity Surveyor to join the team.

The company operates as a principal contractor and undertakes a variety of commercial refurbishment projects for a wide range of clients including Schools, Hospitals, Local Authorities, Hotels and Retail, with projects ranging from £100K to £2M.

The company is established and have been operating for over 15 years and is looking to add to its commercial team. This is a great opportunity for anybody looking to make their mark within a successful contractor and the business will consider applications from Estimators or Estimator / Quantity Surveyors who have refurbishment or fit-out experience.

Responsibilities of the Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

• Price projects from bill of quantities, specifications and drawings.
• Carry out detailed take offs from drawings.
• Liaise with suppliers and sub-contractors to provide the most competitive cost on a project.
• Attend internal meetings with the Managing Director and Estimating Manager to discuss tenders.
• Identify labour, material, and time requirements.
• Present prepared estimates by assembling and displaying numerical and descriptive information.
• Prepare special reports by collecting, analysing, and summarising information and trends.
• Maintain cost database by entering and backing up data.
• Manage all project costs, variations through to final account

Requirements of the Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

• Refurbishment or fit-out experience.
• Experience tendering schemes independently and within a team.
• Ability to use an estimating computer package such as Conquest would be an advantage.
• You will confidently communicate with all members of the pre-construction team, Directors, clients and consultants.
• Cost management experience.

On Offer for the Estimator / Quantity Surveyor

• Salary up to £65,000.
• Travel Allowance
• 25 Days Holiday.
• Professional Working Environment.
• Ongoing Training and Development.
• Opportunity for progression.

If you would like further information, then contact Stephen Blaymires at Blaymires Recruitment